Question

In a recent golf match, Desmond’s score was 3 less than George’s score. Their combined scores totaled 187. Let d represent Desmond's score and g represent George's score. Which pair of equations can be used to determine their scores?

d + g = 187
d – g = 3

d = g – 3
d + g = 187

g = d – 3
d + g = 187

d + g = 3
187 + d = g

Answer 1

What would be the equation for this:

Their combined scores totaled 187


@CrazyCountryGirl

Answer 2

Use those d and g variables from the posted question, okay?

Answer 3

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Answer 4

What is the sum of d and g? That is what I am asking.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Their combined scores totaled 187

d + g = 187

Answer 7

Desmond’s score was 3 less than George’s score.

d = ? -3

Answer 8

@Directrix Okay, can we clear all the comments and start this over? I'm really confused right now.

Answer 9

@Directrix

Answer 10

We have this: d + g = 187 That is correct

We need one more:

If you fill in the letter here, we will be finished.

Desmond’s score was 3 less than George’s score.
d is Desmond; g is George

d = ? -3 --> all you have to do is to give the letter of the guy's name that goes in the question mark position. Then, we will be finished.

Answer 11

g?

Answer 12

yes

d = g -3
d + g = 187

Answer 13

I see those in the options.